Monster Cable HTS3000 User Manual

Home Theatre

Reference PowerCenter

™

HTS3000

Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following information applies to all Monster Power®components including; PowerCenter™AV800, HT800, HTS800, AV700, HT700, and HTS700; PowerProtect™AV600 and PC600; and Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter 1000, 2000, 3000 and 5000.

Please read and observe the following safety points at all times.

WARNING–Power Sources Do not plug any Monster Power component into a power outlet that differs in voltage from the source indicated for safe use on the Monster Power component and/or power supply.

If you don't know the type of electrical power that is supplied to your home, please consult your local power company.

WARNING–Grounding and Polarization A. If your Monster Power or Entech component has a three-wire grounding-type AC plug (a threeprong plug), please read the following safety message: This plug is designed to be inserted into

a grounding-type outlet only. If this plug doesn’t fit directly inside your outlet, do not attempt to force it into the outlet.

Never attempt to dismantle the plug in any way (or to alter an extension cord) to make it fit

into a two-prong outlet.

Do not attempt to defeat the grounding feature by using a 3-to-2 prong adapter.

Instead, call a local electrician to install a properly grounded outlet.

C. If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes, antennas, or any other wire that connects to your PowerCenter, be sure they are properly grounded. Use grounding techniques specified in the

National Electrical Code (NEC). This protects against voltage surges and static charges. Do not place any antenna component near overhead power lines, or any other power circuit. Do not touch any power line or power circuit. Doing so may cause you severe physical injury and possibly death.

WARNING–Power Overload

Do not overload wall outlets, power strips, or PowerCenters beyond the recommended maximum power capacity. Doing so may cause electric shock or fire. Each PowerCenter's recommended maximum

power capacity is labeled near the outlets and stated inside each Monster Power owner's manual.

WARNING–Proper Cleaning

In general, the only cleaning necessary for Monster Power or Entech components is a light dusting.

Unplug your component from the wall before cleaning it. Lightly moisten a cloth with water to clean the outside of your Monster Power or Entech component. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners.

WARNING–Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shock

Do not operate your Monster Power or Entech component if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit. Do not operate your Monster Power or Entech component near rain or water,

spilled or contained (e.g., bathtub, kitchen or bathroom sink).

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WARNING–Power Cord Safety

A. When routing your Monster Power or Entech component’s power cord, do not place it near heavy foot traffic areas (e.g., hallways, doorways, and kitchen floors). Do not create

a trip hazard with the power cord.

B. If your power cord's protective jacket begins to rip or fray, exposing the internal wiring, shielding, etc., disconnect it from the power source and discontinue use of the Monster Power or Entech component immediately. See the warranty section of this owner’s manual.(page 35)

CAUTION–Exposure To Heat Do not expose your Monster Power or Entech component to direct sunlight or place it near wall heaters, space heaters, or any enclosed space prone to temperature increase (e.g., car trunk).

WARNING–Storm Precautions In the event of a lightning storm, immediately disconnect your Monster Power component from its power source. After you’ve done this, it’s not necessary to disconnect any components from

your Monster Power unit. If your Entech component is connected directly to a wall outlet, immediately disconnect the unit from its power source. For maximum performance and protection, we recommend connecting all your components to a Monster Power unit (see important note on page 14 regarding connections to the Monster PowerCenter and the limited connected equipment warranty).

WARNING–No User Serviceable Parts Inside If, for any reason, your Monster Power or Entech component is not operating properly, do not remove any part of the unit (cover, etc.,) for repair. Unplug the unit and consult the owner’s manual for warranty

and service information.

Table of Contents

PAGE

Important Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-iii

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The Design Minds of Monster Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Content Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

HTS3000 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

APPENDICES

A. Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

B. How to Contact Us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

C. Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

INTRODUCTION

Thank You

Welcome to the world of Monster Power.®As a PowerCenter™owner, you will experience a level of performance that far exceeds any other AC power product on the market.The performance level and design of ordinary AC power accessories compromises the quality of the components they power. The PowerCenter’s advanced technology and innovative design solves this problem and offers several unique convenience and performance features.

While the PowerCenter does an excellent job of protecting your components from harmful power surges, its main benefit is much more than just surge protection. That’s the flaw of ordinary AC power strips/surge protectors. They protect only against random power surges and/or voltage spikes, when in fact, AC power line noise and noise generated by other components is an equally harmful and a constant threat to performance. Monster recognizes the importance of noise filtering, which is why Richard Marsh, a leading designer of audiophile grade AC power components, is a key member of our Monster Power R&D team. Richard has designed best selling power conditioning components costing more than $3,000. Now, he brings his expertise to all Monster Power products.

Our exclusive Clean Power™filter circuitry virtually stops the noise that goes right through typical surge protectors. It isn't always enough to only have filtering from a noisy incoming power line, that’s why the PowerCenter also features revolutionary separate noise isolation between digital, audio, and video filtered outlets. If any noise from electronic products plugged into an outlet gets through our Clean Power noise filters and to the power line, it will have to go through another filter to get to an adjacent set of outlets.The result, of course, is high quality picture and sound that’s free from performance-damaging interference.

Another Monster Power breakthrough is the HTS3000’s ultra-low loss RF circuitry. While other “line conditioners“ feature coaxial outlets for convenience, their insertion loss can be quite high– up to 27dB.The PowerCenter features an incredibly small insertion loss, making it ideal for all digital coaxial connections like DSS.®The PowerCenter also features our exclusive color-coded outlets and corresponding audio/video ID labels made specifically for home theatre, so you’ll hook everything up right the first time.As fellow audiophiles and videophiles, we designed the PowerCenter for the best possible picture and sound. Enjoy!

The Design Minds Behind the Reference PowerCenter HTS3000

Richard Marsh–Richard’s background and research into amplifier and capacitor design led to his development of the Servo-DC feedback concept in power amplifiers–a concept that is used by virtually every amplifier manufacturer today. His status as both the inventor of the MultiCap™internal bypass capacitor and as the driving force behind the high-end audio balanced circuit design concept has influenced the audiophile community for years. Richard is responsible for some of the high end audio world’s most respected product designs, essays and articles as Technical Editor and contributor to Fi,

The Absolute Sound

and

Audio

magazines. He is included in

Who’s Who in the West.

Demian Martin–As co-founder and Engineering Director of Spectral Audio, Demian Martin designed a number of uncompromising audiophile electronics products. In 1983, he founded the original Entertainment Technologies (Entec), where he designed and manufactured high-end loudspeaker systems, a precision CD transport, low-noise preamplifiers, power amplifiers and specialized products for the recording and motion picture industries. Today, Demian is Director of Engineering at Monster Cable and also the Director of Engineering at the new Entertainment Technologies (Entech).

Noel Lee–Noel Lee is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable 20 years ago with his creation of Monster Cable. Originally a laser-fusion design engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and later a touring musician, Noel today has invented or co-invented over 125 U.S. and international patents and drives the explosive growth of The Monster Group into more than 80 countries worldwide. Monster Power is his realization of a long-nurtured vision of making affordable power accessories that deliver the best possible sound and picture.

CONTENT CHECKLIST

Before You Begin

Before you do anything, make sure you’ve got everything you need to enjoy the high performance of your Monster PowerCenter. You’ll need the following items to get started:

1) This owner’s manual.

2) Your favorite pen or computer with internet browser (for registering your warranty information).

3) One Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter (HTS3000).

4) 1 sheet of Monster Power audio/video ID labels (included)

5) 2 extra 5-amp slow blow fuses (included)

6) 1 remote turn-on cable (included)

7) 1 pair of rack ”ears“ (included)

MONSTERMONSTER POPOWERER

Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter

HTS3000

SWITCHED OUTLETS

PROTECTION ON

OUTLETS

MONSTERMONSTER POPOWERER

UNSWITCHED

DIGITAL

FILTER FUSE

GROUND

Designed in U.S.A.

Manufactured

in Taiwan

5A SLOW BLOW

5 x 20 mm

UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED SWITCHED TIMED

IN OUT

PHONE

BREAKER 15A

PRESS TO RESET

1800W

MAX TOTAL

OUT 1

OUT 2

IN OUT

OUT

NORMAL

REMOTE

AC IN 110V 0.3A

DC IN 9~12V 300MA

CABLE TV

SATELLITE

ANTENNA

1412

CD PLAYER

HTS 3000

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HTS3000 FEATURES

(Note: numbers refer to drawings on page 6)

1. System Grounded: When this LED is On, the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AC power outlet. If this LED is Off, unplug the PowerCenter immediately. Monster Cable®is not responsible

for equipment damage due to improper grounding of your home’s outlets.

2. Power Protected: When this LED is On, Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry is functioning properly. If this LED is off, Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry has malfunctioned. If the light is off, unplug the PowerCenter immediately. See warranty information for details on how to return damaged equipment to the manufacturer (page 37).

3. Unswitched On: When this LED is On, the components plugged into these outlets are receiving AC power (this light comes on when the PowerCenter is first plugged in).

4. Switched On: When this LED is On, the components plugged into the switched outlets will receive power when power is initially turned On by pressing the On button (see #1).

5. Timed On: When this LED is On, the components plugged into the unswitched outlets will receive power 5 seconds after power is turned On. The components will lose power 30 seconds after power is turned off.

6. Illuminated Voltage Meter: Measures incoming voltage and shows fluctuations in the AC power coming to your home. The meter works only when the PowerCenter is plugged in.

7. ON: Once the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V outlet, pressing this button will provide AC power to the components plugged into the PowerCenter’s Switched and Switched (Timed) outlets.

8. OFF: Press this button to shut down Switched and Switched (Timed) components.

(Note: numbers refer to drawings on page 6)

9. Optional Rack “Ears”: Two “ears” are included with the HTS3000 for rack mounting.

See page 21 for mounting instructions.

10. 5A Slow Blow Digital Filter Fuse: Protects the PowerCenter’s digital filter section from power overload.

11. Ground Post: Provides a ground reference point for ungrounded components.

12. Digital Isolation Filter (Unswitched Outlets): These outlets have a special filter circuit designed

to reduce any interference from your digital components getting into the rest of your system. Make sure to match the appropriate Identification Sticker to each component’s power cord.

NOTE: It does not harm non-digital video components or audio components to be connected to the digital filter section. For the best possible performance, we recommend connecting only digital components here (like CD Player DVD Player, Satellite receiver, etc.).

13. Monster Power Audio/Video ID Labels: For easy identification of your components and where they’re connected. This helps prevent accidental unplugging of your VCR or TV, which forces you to reset the clocks.

14. Video Interference Reduction Filter (Unswitched Outlets): These outlets have a special filter circuit that is designed to reduce interference to your video components. Make sure to match the appropriate Identification Sticker to each component’s power cord.

NOTE: It does not harm audio components or digital components to be connected to the video interference reduction filter sectio. For the best possible performance, we recommend connecting only digital components here (like television, video monitor, or A/V Receiver, etc.).

(Note: numbers refer to drawings on page 6)

15. Low Noise Audio Filter (Switched Outlets): These outlets are designed with a special filter circuit that reduces audible noise in your audio components. Make sure to match the appropriate Identification Sticker to each component’s power cord.

NOTE: It does not harm video components or digital components to be connected to the audio filter section.

For the best possible performance, we recommend connecting only audio components here. Do not connect high current audio components here (see step 5 of Quick Start Hookup Guide.

16. High Power Audio Filter (Switched/Timed Outlets): These outlets are designed with a special filter circuit to handle ultra-high current audio components like high-wattage amplifiers. Make sure to match the appropriate Identification Sticker to each component’ power cord.

NOTE: It does not harm video, audio or digital components to be connected to the High Power Audio Filter Section. For the best possible performance, we recommend connecting only high current audio components here.

17. Cable TV Coaxial Input/Output: The input connects the coaxial cable from your cable TV company. The output connects the coaxial cable to the input of your TV,VCR, or cable box.

18. Satellite Coaxial Input/Output: The input connects the coaxial cable from your Satellite dish (through a properly installed grounding block). The output connects the coaxial cable to your Satellite receiver input.

19. Antenna Coaxial Input/Output: The input connects the coaxial cable from your TV antenna. The output connects the coaxial cable to input of your TV or VCR (or signal splitter).

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